Alongside my counselling, psychotherapy and organisational work, I work as a shamanic practitioner. I have an interest in, and experience of using ancient healing methods to promote recovery and wellbeing, namely shamanism.

 

Archaeological evidence of shamanism dates back over 40,000 years. Shamans served in a unique capacity as healers, doctors, spiritual advisors, philosophers and psychologists. They were the first healers on the planet and kept the human race alive for thousands of years prior to the recent arrival of western medicine. Shamans were also responsible for caring for the planet and it's the disconnection from these ancient indigenous ways of living that has caused some of the illness we experience individually and the problems we have on our planet today. Shamanic medicine looks at healing mind, body and soul, whereas western medicine looks at treating symptoms and diagnosis. Shamanic healing teaches us how to move beyond our stories that might be holding us back, regain our energy and step into our power.

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In my work as a shamanic practitioner I offer two services:

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1) Traditional shamanic healing - Individual sessions usually 120 minutes or longer

2) Psycho-shamanic therapy - A combination of psychotherapy and shamanic techniques, short or long term weekly sessions.

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I have received training in classical and core shamanism from Sacred Trust UK. I am also a Four Winds graduate having received my shamanic practitioner training from Alberto Villoldo and his team. I incorporate Quechua, Shipibo and Inca traditions in my work and have been walking the shamanic path for a number of years.